Diriyah

Diriyah was the former residence of the Saudi Arabia royal family and is one of top-notch tourist places in Riyadh. Explore the whimsical essence of Riyadh at this enthralling desert village which is also a panoramic UNESCO heritage site. Upon entering tourists will walk through cobbled narrow pathways lined with verdant lanking palm trees rendering a picture-perfect backdrop for photography.

Tourists can also witness mud huts with traditional calligraphy and wall paintings worth admiring. At Turaif quarter, tourists can witness a humongous open air museum consisting of mosques, galleries, traditional souvenirs and crafts.

Diriyah is under refurbishment and reconstructions into a mega gigantic recreational centre featuring iconic restaurants and exemplary hotels. Not only this, tourists can find a Diriyah cultural museum with a fascinating display of Arab’s most precious and treasured artefacts and possessions from the glorious past of Riyadh.

• Location - Ar Riyadh Province, Saudi Arabia
• Timings - Open on Wednesdays, 3.40 pm

• Explore the history of Saudi Arabia at the Diriyah Museum
• Admire the lovely architecture of the Saad bin Saud Palace
• Grab a quick bite at any of the hip cafes and eateries around the city
• Enjoy a picnic by the rivers of the Wadi valley, which runs along the perimeter of the city
• Get a glimpse of the city’s past as you visit the Diriyah Wall, the city’s line of defense